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The Voice of Fauquier
6 p.m. Friday, April 5
705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton
Middle and high school singers will compete for the title of the voice of Fauquier. The audience will vote for their favorite singers throughout the competition at Fauquier High School. Prizes include, $25 for third place; $50 for second place and $100 for first place. Tickets: students, $3; adults, $5.



Remington car show
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6
105 E. Main St., Remington
The second annual show features cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles and rat rod and imported vehicles. Music, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle and prices for the top vehicles. $20 registration fee. Free for spectators.

Race for Grace 5-K
8 a.m. Saturday, April 6
7403 Academic Ave., Nokesville
This 5-K at Kettle Run High School honors the memory of Grace Stone, who died in a car accident last year. She loved to run. A graduate of Kettle Run, she held the record for the fastest mile at the school. Proceeds from the 5-K benefit the charity, Build Africa. $30 online until April 4; $40 on race day, open at 6:30 a.m.

From the Rappahannock, for the Rappahannock
Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 7
5305 Marriott Lane, Hume
The fifth annual celebration of land and water conservation at the Marriott Ranch features music, hay rides, fish shocking demos, fly fish casting lessons, children’s games, oysters from the Rappahannock River, barbecue, music, and local wine and beer. Organized by the Friends of the Rappahannock, the Piedmont Environmental Council and John Marshall Soil & Water.

Commonwealth Brass Quintet concert
5 p.m. Sunday, April 7
6507 Main St., The Plains
Grace Episcopal Church hosts this brass chamber group as they play music “from all ages for all ages with special tributes to veterans and the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing. Music includes “The Flight of the Bumblebee,” among other pieces. Catered reception follows. Adults, $25; students, $15; youth under age 18 admitted free with adult.

Other options in and around Fauquier:

> Harry Potter trivia night

> Sunday with the library: DNA testing

> Home and garden show at Fauquier High School

> Elvis tribute show in Remington

> The Edgar Loudermilk Band in Warrenton

> Calamity Improv show

> “Singin’ in the Rain” at Taylor Middle School

> “The Plate Scrapers” at Gloria's

> Old Dominion Hounds Point-to-Point steeplechase

> Fresta Valley Christian School spring festival

> “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” dance performance

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